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Jones County

Population in July 2008: 256. Population change since 2000: -8.6%
 

Males: 119  (46.8%)
Females: 137  (53.2%)

Median resident age:  40.0 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip codes: 52305.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $60,881 (it was $47,500 in 2000)
Martelle:  $60,881
Iowa:  $47,292

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $27,082
Martelle:  $27,082
Iowa:  $24,566

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $87,877 (it was $59,300 in 2000)
Martelle:  $87,877
Iowa:  $117,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $100,492; Detached houses: $102,862; Townhouses or other attached units: $65,211; Mobile homes: $40,000
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Races in Martelle:

  • White Non-Hispanic (99.3%)

2008 cost of living index in Martelle: 75.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (36.4%), United States (13.6%), Irish (13.2%), Czech (9.6%), English (6.4%), Norwegian (4.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 04/28/1899

Elevation: 900 feet

Land area: 0.33 square miles.

Population density: 777 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Martelle

  • High school or higher: 87.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.5%
  • Unemployed: 1.4%
  • Mean travel time to work: 30.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Martelle city

  • Never married: 11.6%
  • Now married: 75.8%
  • Separated: 1.0%
  • Widowed: 3.9%
  • Divorced: 7.7%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.0%
Iowa:  3.1%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Martelle, Iowa in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Martelle to the number of sex offenders is 256 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Martelle:  1.0% ($570)
Iowa:  1.3% ($1,077)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Cedar Rapids, IA (16.2 miles , pop. 120,758).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (123.8 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (189.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Springville, IA (2.3 miles ), Morley, IA (2.4 miles) , Lisbon, IA (2.7 miles ), Anamosa, IA (2.7 miles ), Mount Vernon, IA (2.7 miles ), Mechanicsville, IA (3.1 miles ), Bertram, IA (3.2 miles ), Olin, IA (3.4 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 1 building, cost: $81,200
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $60,000
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $70,000
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 0 buildings

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Latitude: 42.02 N, Longitude: 91.36 W

Area code: 319

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Population change in the 1990s: -10 (-3.4%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (29%)
  • Metal and metal products (9%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Food (6%)
  • Repair and maintenance (6%)
  • Computer and electronic products (5%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (21%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (9%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Food and beverage stores (6%)
  • Broadcasting and telecommunications (6%)
  • Furniture and home furnishings, and household appliance stores (5%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Construction laborers (6%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6%)
  • Engineers (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (19%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Cashiers (5%)
  • Business operations specialists (4%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (4%)



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Martelle-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 174% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/13/1990, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 14.8 miles away from the Martelle city center caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/30/1954, a category 4 tornado 20.9 miles away from the city center .



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Hospitals/medical centers near Martelle:
  • JONES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 8 miles; ANAMOSA, IA)
  • MERCY MEDICAL CENTER (about 12 miles; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA)
  • ST LUKES HOSPITAL (about 16 miles; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA)

Political contributions by individuals in Martelle, IA

Airports located in Martelle:
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Martelle:
  • UNIVERSITY OF IOWA (about 23 miles; IOWA CITY, IA; Full-time enrollment: 24,766)
  • KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 29 miles; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; FT enrollment: 7,991)
  • EASTERN IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT (about 53 miles; DAVENPORT, IA; FT enrollment: 4,180)
  • SAINT AMBROSE UNIVERSITY (about 54 miles; DAVENPORT, IA; FT enrollment: 2,310)
  • AUGUSTANA COLLEGE (about 54 miles; ROCK ISLAND, IL; FT enrollment: 2,220)
  • BLACK HAWK COLLEGE (about 55 miles; MOLINE, IL; FT enrollment: 3,891)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA (about 58 miles; CEDAR FALLS, IA; FT enrollment: 12,524)
Library in Martelle:
  • MARTELLE PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $10,494; Location: 202 SOUTH STREET, BOX 86; 3,293 books; 3 audio materials; 146 video materials; 11 serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Martelle: Martelle Library (A), Martelle Fire Department (B), Martelle Community Building (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Martelle include: Martelle United Methodist Church (A), Martelle Christian Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post office: Martelle Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

 

Average household size:
This city:  2.6 people
Iowa:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  78.0%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  2.8%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  2.9%
Whole state:  9.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  1.4%
Whole state:  3.8%


Martelle compared to Iowa state average:
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Martelle (2009 data):
  • Village Bank and Trust Company: Martelle Branch at Main Street, branch established on 2001-06-04. Info updated 2009-02-27: Bank assets: $29.3 mil, Deposits: $21.7 mil, headquarters in Cedar Rapids, IA, negative income in the last year, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices



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2004 Presidential Election results in Jones County Iowa:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (72%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (15%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (7%)
  • Electricity (4%)
  • Wood (2%)


Religion statistics for Martelle

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaUnited Methodist ChurchUnited Church of ChristPresbyterian Church (USA)
Adherents44.3%24.9%10.2%8.6%3.4%
Congregations17.9%17.9%23.1%7.7%10.3%
NameLutheran ChurchChristian Churches and Churches of ChristSouthern Baptist ConventionChurch of the NazareneOther religions
Adherents2.7%2.1%1.2%0.7%2.0%
Congregations2.6%2.6%2.6%2.6%12.8%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$700
Sewerage 0$0 1$312
Water Supply 0$0 1$312
Local Libraries 0$0 2$633
Other and Unallocable 0$0 2$848
Totals for Government 0$0 7$2,805



Martelle government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $15,000
    Sewerage: $9,000
  • Current Operations - Solid Waste Management: $18,000
    Parks & Recreation: $17,000
    Water Utilities: $15,000
    Fire Protection: $12,000
    Sewerage: $12,000
    General Public Buildings: $11,000
    General - Other: $10,000
    Regular Highways: $9,000
    Financial Administration: $8,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000
    Central Staff Services: $1,000
    Police Protection: $1,000
  • Intergovernmental to Local NEC - Libraries: $5,000
    Police Protection: $1,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $4,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $2,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $220,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $20,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $22,000
    General Support: $11,000
  • Tax - Property: $47,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $13,000

5.57% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($41,534 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.57%
Iowa average:  6.30%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Linn County, IA  2.30% ($38,828 average AGI)
from Dubuque County, IA  0.38% ($43,179)
from Delaware County, IA  0.30% ($33,409)


5.65% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,399 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.65%
Iowa average:  6.47%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Linn County, IA  2.09% ($33,416 average AGI)
to Delaware County, IA  0.26% ($31,842)
to Johnson County, IA  0.26% ($34,632)


Strongest AM radio stations in Martelle:
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KCRG (1600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WSUI (910 AM; 5 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KMJM (1360 AM; 1 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KMRY (1450 AM; 1 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: SELLERS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KXIC (800 AM; 1 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Martelle:
  • KSUI (91.7 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KDAT (104.5 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KZIA (102.9 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KZIA, INC.)
  • KUNI (90.9 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KFMW (107.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WMT-FM (96.5 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KHAK (98.1 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KRNL-FM (89.7 FM; MOUNT VERNON, IA; Owner: CORNELL COLLEGE)
  • KRNA (94.1 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KOEL-FM (92.3 FM; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KKRQ (100.7 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KCCK-FM (88.3 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • KOKZ (105.7 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KNWS-FM (101.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)

TV broadcast stations around Martelle:
  • KFXA (Channel 28; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: SECOND GENERATION OF IOWA, LTD.)
  • KWKB (Channel 20; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: KM TELEVISION OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KIIN (Channel 12; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KGAN (Channel 2; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KGAN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KCRG-TV (Channel 9; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • KWWL (Channel 7; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • KRIN (Channel 32; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • K17ET (Channel 17; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KPXR (Channel 48; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • K16EL (Channel 66; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KCDE-LP (Channel 67; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KCDR-LP (Channel 55; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KHHH-LP (Channel 57; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KRUB-LP (Channel 65; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • K64DG (Channel 64; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: R B SHELDAHL)


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • Janean K Amundson, 5855 Hwy 1, Type: Tower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Overall height: 60.6 m, , Licensee ID: L00158088
    Registrant: Benton/Linn Wireless, L.L.C., Shellsburg, IA 52332, Phone: (319) 436-2224

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • .25 Mi S, Call Sign: WQC323, Licensee ID: L00027141
    Assigned Frequencies : 451.850 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/11/1995, Expiration Date: 08/16/2000, Cancelation Date: 12/31/2000
    Registrant: Mardel Corp, Box 45, Martelle, IA 52305, Phone: (319) 482-2201

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 7
  • Call Sign: K0EGQ, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01000391
    Grant Date: 04/06/2005, Expiration Date: 05/31/2015
    Registrant: Karin S Blankenhagen, 7734 Hwy 1, Martelle, IA 52305
  • Call Sign: KD0NY, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00455538
    Grant Date: 03/19/2004, Expiration Date: 05/24/2014, Certifier: Ronald W Davis
    Registrant: Ronald W Davis, 200 Commercial St, Martelle, IA 52305
  • Call Sign: KN0T, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01250122
    Grant Date: 05/06/2008, Expiration Date: 07/29/2018
    Registrant: Robert W Mc Gowan, 24532 70th St, Martelle, IA 52305
  • Call Sign: NR0X, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01081984
    Grant Date: 11/29/2005, Expiration Date: 02/21/2016
    Registrant: Heinz H Blankenhagen, 7734 Hwy One, Martelle, IA 52305
  • Call Sign: KC0LGB, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00337105
    Grant Date: 08/22/2001, Expiration Date: 08/22/2011, Certifier: Douglas G Hilton
    Registrant: Douglas G Hilton, 21758 80th St, Martelle, IA 52305
  • Call Sign: KC0LGC, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00392194
    Grant Date: 08/22/2001, Expiration Date: 08/22/2011, Certifier: Jane A Hilton
    Registrant: Jane A Hilton, 21758 80th St, Martelle, IA 52305
  • Call Sign: KC0LGD, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00392195
    Grant Date: 08/22/2001, Expiration Date: 08/22/2011, Certifier: Jonathan M Hilton
    Registrant: Jonathan M Hilton, 21758 80th St, Martelle, IA 52305

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